Category: Newsletters
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Dems debate healthcare, electability in Iowa
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January 15, 2020: Six Democratic presidential candidates debated Tuesday night in Iowa. Rep. Max Rose endorsed Michael Bloomberg. Notable Quotes of the Day “ To me — and definitely according to the FiveThirtyEight primary forecast and recent Iowa polls — Iowa is very much up for grabs, and I don’t think that tonight was…
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Booker ends presidential campaign
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January 14, 2020: Cory Booker ended his presidential campaign on Monday. Six Democrats are participating in the seventh presidential primary debate. Donald Trump rallies in Milwaukee. Notable Quotes of the Day “The honest truth is, I think the candidates have been pretty gentle with each other.” – Howard Dean, former Democratic National Committee chairman “We’re in…
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Donor disclosure legislation in 2019: the year in review
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This month, legislative sessions in 37 states either have convened or will convene. Another six will convene in February. But before we embark on our weekly journey through the 2020 legislative sessions, let’s take a look back on 2019. Legislatures in 33 states considered 74 donor disclosure bills in 2019. New York led the way…
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Ninth Circuit rules public-sector unions not liable for fees paid prior to Janus
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On Dec. 26, 2019, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that public-sector unions cannot be required to refund fees paid prior to Janus v. AFSCME. In Janus, the U.S. Supreme Court held that compulsory collection of union fees violates workers’ free-speech and associational rights. Who are the parties to the suit?…
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Bold Justice: Here’s to a new year—and new cases!
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We #SCOTUS, so you don’t have to Arguments The Supreme Court will hear arguments in five cases this week. Click here to read more about SCOTUS’ current term. In its October 2018 term, SCOTUS heard arguments in 69 cases. Click here to read more about SCOTUS’ previous term. Click the links below to read more…
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Williamson ends presidential campaign
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January 13, 2020: Marianne Williamson ended her presidential campaign on Friday. Tom Steyer has the largest staff in South Carolina. What is the latest month in which a major party held a presidential nominating convention? a. July→ b. August→ c. September→ d. October→ Notable Quotes of the Day “It would surprise me if an underdog won. At this point,…
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Ballotpedia’s Weekly Presidential News Briefing: January 4-10, 2020
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Every weekday, Ballotpedia tracks the events that matter in the 2020 presidential election. Now, we’re bringing you the highlights from our daily briefings in a weekly format so you can stay up-to-date on the 2020 election with one weekly email. Here’s the latest from the campaign trail. State Spotlight Notable Quotes of the…
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Steyer qualifies for January debate with double-digit showing in S.C. and Nevada
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January 10, 2020: Six candidates have qualified for Tuesday’s Democratic presidential primary debate. Donald Trump focused on the economy, the killing of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani, and Democratic primary candidates at his rally in Ohio. Each Friday, we highlight a presidential candidate’s key campaign staffer. Gabrielle Farrell is a Democratic staffer with experience in political communication.…
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Trump holds first rally this year in Ohio
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January 9, 2020: Donald Trump is holding a rally in Toledo, Ohio, on Thursday night. Rep. Anthony Brown (Md.) endorsed Pete Buttigieg. State Spotlight Notable Quote of the Day “In the new year, with the caucuses rapidly approaching, no candidate (save for Delaney) is embarking on an Iowa-or-bust strategy. Back in 2008, between Dec.…
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Bloomberg, Trump each spend $10 million on Super Bowl ads
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January 8, 2020: Michael Bloomberg and Donald Trump have each reportedly spent $10 million on Super Bowl ads. Democratic presidential candidates react to the Iranian missile attacks on two Iraqi bases housing U.S. soldiers. Notable Quote of the Day “More Democratic voters are commenting on and questioning candidates more about the U.S. strike killing…